What’s In A Name: Chief Efficiency Officer
Kelli Wisner-Frank serves as the linchpin between finance and innovation at Community Choice Credit Union, aligning automation, smarter processes, and cost discipline to turn front-line
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6 Lessons For Credit Unions From Craft Breweries
Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.
The K-Shaped Recovery And An Economy Divided
Inflation, debt, and income inequality are fueling a K-shaped, post-pandemic recovery, widening the gap between different economic segments and challenging lower-income households.
Credit Union Delinquency Drops 8 Basis Points At Midyear
August 27, 2018
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Asset quality is stronger than one year ago as 2018 shapes up to be the best year for delinquency since the Great Recession.
2Q18 Trendwatch
August 23, 2018
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This must-attend quarterly event for credit union leaders covers performance trends, industry success stories, and areas of opportunity.
Average Member Relationship Continues To Climb
August 22, 2018
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Credit unions attracted new members and deepened relationships in the second quarter of the year.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2018
August 22, 2018
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Loans, liquidity, and credit union love. How did credit unions perform in the second quarter?
Borrowings Increase 11.7% In Second Quarter
August 21, 2018
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A breakdown of the borrowings portfolio explains double-digit growth that’s highest since 2015.
Top 10 Credit Union Auditing/CPA Firms
August 20, 2018
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By law, credit unions at a certain asset threshold must engage an outside CPA firm for an annual audit. But an inspection of today’s modern credit union includes much more than bean counting.
More Branches, Youth Deposits, And Online Reviews
August 20, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
4 New Branches. 4 More On The Way.
August 20, 2018
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Rogue Credit Union is building a network that marries today’s member loyalty with tomorrow’s trends.
How To Prepare For Contactless EMV Adoption
August 20, 2018
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Adoption trajectory means it’s time for credit unions to understand and empower the use of dual interface cards.
Efficiency By The Numbers (1Q18)
August 20, 2018
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U.S. credit unions reported the lowest ever first quarter efficiency ratio in 2018.
Credit Union Delinquency Drops 8 Basis Points At Midyear
Asset quality is stronger than one year ago as 2018 shapes up to be the best year for delinquency since the Great Recession.
2Q18 Trendwatch
This must-attend quarterly event for credit union leaders covers performance trends, industry success stories, and areas of opportunity.
Average Member Relationship Continues To Climb
Credit unions attracted new members and deepened relationships in the second quarter of the year.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2018
Loans, liquidity, and credit union love. How did credit unions perform in the second quarter?
Borrowings Increase 11.7% In Second Quarter
A breakdown of the borrowings portfolio explains double-digit growth that’s highest since 2015.
Top 10 Credit Union Auditing/CPA Firms
By law, credit unions at a certain asset threshold must engage an outside CPA firm for an annual audit. But an inspection of today’s modern ...
More Branches, Youth Deposits, And Online Reviews
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
4 New Branches. 4 More On The Way.
Rogue Credit Union is building a network that marries today’s member loyalty with tomorrow’s trends.
How To Prepare For Contactless EMV Adoption
Adoption trajectory means it’s time for credit unions to understand and empower the use of dual interface cards.
Efficiency By The Numbers (1Q18)
U.S. credit unions reported the lowest ever first quarter efficiency ratio in 2018.
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Keep The Mortgage. Ditch The Fees.
Savana Morie
A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
Home Is Where The Heart (And More) Is
Aaron Passman
Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.
3 Ways To Market For HELOC Success
Aaron Passman
Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Small House, Big Opportunity: 2 Takes On Manufactured Home Loans
Aaron Passman
Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.
Mortgage Lending Is Back, But It Looks Different
Tony Waltrich
After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
Aaron Passman
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
Marc Rapport
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture
Aaron Passman
How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Fraud Is Faster, Smarter, And Harder To Stop. Here’s How To.
Callahan & Associates
RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.